Heating and cooling accounts for about 48 percent of the energy used in a typical home, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

That's why being smart when it comes to heating and cooling your home can save you energy and money. A smart thermostat is one way to take your energy savings to the next level.

Want to learn how smart thermostats work? TV host and home expert Ty Pennington explains in one of his Ty Talks videos, called "Smart Thermostats," how smart thermostats help improve your home's energy efficiency.

Visit www.jacksonemc.com/tytalks to view this video and other energy efficiency ideas.